Poor health outcomes for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native
Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are apparent when comparing their health indicators against the rest of the U.S. population.

The Disability and Health Program (DHP) is funded by a three-year grant from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goals of the program are to include Floridians of all ages
with disabilities in all of the Department of Health's programs and activities for health promotion,
disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness.

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Zika Fever is a mild febrile illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus. It has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Zika fever has also been reported in travelers returning to the U.S. and Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travel Advisory to impacted countries can be found here. Take protect yourself and your loved ones: Drain standing water, no matter how seemingly small, cover your skin with mosquito repellent or protective clothing and keep windows and doors covered with screens.

Build an Emergency Supply Kit

Contact the Florida Department of Health

To stay safe and ready for any disaster strike, it is important to prepare your family disaster kit by gathering some of the basic supplies. It is also important to place them in a portable container so that you can comfortably carry them in case disaster strikes. Some items that you will want to include are listed below.

Water—At least 1 gallon daily per person. You should try to store 3 to 7 days worth.

Food—Enough for 3 to 7 days worth.

Non perishable food like canned foods

Food for infants like baby formula and food for elderly as well

High energy foods like protein bars with long shelf life

Non electric can opener

Cooking tools including means of fuel like Sterno for heating foods

Plates and utensils

Pet food if applicable

First Aid Kit

Medicine/Prescriptions

Toiletries

Suitable Clothing—seasonal, rain gear, proper shoes like boots

Flashlights—with batteries or able to be charged by hand crank

Radio—with batteries or able to be charged by hand crank and include NOAA weather radio